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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Obituaries & funerals

Obituaries & funerals, 1928

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Obituary Mrs. H. J. Dix

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 4

There passed away at the Grafton District Hospital on January 10 a much-loved and very respected resident of Cart's Creek, in the person of Mrs. Mary…

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Death of General Sellhem Prime Minister's Regrets. Canberra

Daily Examiner · Saturday 28 January 1928 · page 5

The Prime Minister, commenting to-day on the death of General Sellheim, Administrator of Norfolk Island, said that he had learned with deep regret of the sad…

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Obituary Dr. A. A. Cohen

Daily Examiner · Monday 30 January 1928 · page 4

The death-occurred recently, at his residence, Manor Flats, Macleay street, Potts Point, of Dr. Algernon A. Cohen, M.D., M.R.C.S…

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Obituary. MR. L. J. MONAHAN

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 2

Mr. L. J. Monahan, who was well-known at Coffs Harbour, having had a tailor's shop here a few years ago, died at his residence at St. Leonards,…

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Torrens Creek Tragedy Death of Fourth Victim. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 31 January 1928 · page 5

A message from Hughenden states that another death occurred in connection with the Torrens Creek poisoning tragedy. Florence Isabel Windley died in the…

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Ascot Vale Mystery Death of Gertrude Loader Tram Tickets As Exhibits. Melbourne

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 1 February 1928 · page 5

At the conclusion of the inquest concerning the death of Gertrude Loader, 17, of Warrnambool, who was found dead in a chemist's shop at Ascot Vale on January…

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Obituary the Late Mr. A. F. Walsham

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 4

Last night, shortly before 10 o'clock, Mr. Alfred Fraud's Walsham, who had been in failing health for some time, passed away at his residence in Duke…

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Late Earl Haig Funeral Rearrangements Interment at Bemersyde Service in the Abbey. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 2 February 1928 · page 5

In The absence of the knowledge of references in the will to the interment, arrangements proceeded for Earl Haig's funeral at St. Paul's but a Scottish…

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Obituary Mrs. Eileen Ann Gray

The Don Dorrigo Gazette and Guy Fawkes Advocate · Friday 3 February 1928 · page 2

The death occurred on Monday afternoon, last at the home of Mrs. J. Fredericks, of Mrs. Eileen Ann Gray, wife of Mr. Cecil Gray, of Dorrico…

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Homely Service Then Military Pageant Earl Haig's Funeral Earl Haig's Funeral. London

Daily Examiner · Monday 6 February 1928 · page 5

Earl Haig's funeral was carried out without a hitch and according to programme. Despite the piercing cold the whole route was thronged with immane…

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MR. W. N. GILLIES Sudden Death Yesterday Distinguished Political Career State Funeral To-day. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 February 1928 · page 5

Mr. William Neale Gillies, a member of the Board of Trade and Arbitration, and ex-Premier of Queensland, died at his residence to-day, aged 60…

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LATE W. N. Gillies a State Funeral. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 4

The remains of the late Mr. W. N. Gillies were accorded a State funeral this afternoon. The sorrow of all sections of the community was demonstrated by the…

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Death of Mr. W. T. Dangar Well-known Macleay Resident

Daily Examiner · Saturday 11 February 1928 · page 7

Thursday evening of last week, at his West Kempsey residence "Montrose," Mr. William T. Dangar passed away, aged nigh 93; and his funeral took place to West…

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An Appreciation Late Mr. A. F. (Frank) Walsham

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 15 February 1928 · page 4

Of Mr. A. F. (Frank) Walsham, whose death, at the age of 63 years, was briefly reported in these columns last week, a personal friend writes as follows:--Mr…

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Obituary the Earl of Oxford London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 February 1928 · page 4

The death is announced of the Earl of Oxford and Asquith, formerly Mr. H. H. Asquith, aged 76. Viscount Cecil, referring to the Earl of…

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Many Tributes Late Earl Of Oxford Private Funeral Wish Expressed in Will. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 17 February 1928 · page 5

After questions had been disposed of in the House of Commons to-day, the Prince Minister, Mr. Baldwin, gave notice of his intention to move on the following…

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Deriding a Funeral Two Men Fined. Uralla

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1928 · page 7

At the Uralla Police Court, Donald Taggart was charged with behaving in an offensive manner. Constable whitefield stated that the defendant was standing…

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Late Lord Oxford No Public Display Simple Impressive Funeral London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

The Barb of Oxford and Asquith's burial in Sutton Courtenay churchyard, Berkshire was impressive by its simplicity. Lord, Oxford's wish for no public…

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Scotland Yard Three Baffling Murders Death of a Wealthy Recluse. London

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 22 February 1928 · page 4

The resources of Scotland Yard have been fully taxed with three baffling murders within ten days. Following night and day inquiries an…

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Obituary Death of Yves Guyot. Paris

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 February 1928 · page 2

The death is announced of the Free Trader, Yves Guyot, renutedly the only Frenchman who publicly supported Britain in the Boer War of 1900…

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